Desert Tribes

The world of the seventh century was collapsing.

To the west, the Byzantine Empire staggered under the weight of endless war. To the east, Persia was bleeding itself dry in a struggle for survival. Between these exhausted superpowers lay Arabia, a harsh land of desert tribes, ancient feuds, competing faiths, and lucrative trade routes.

At the centre of it all stood Mecca.

From this unlikely place emerged a movement that would transform the Middle East and alter the course of world history.

DESERT TRIBES follows the remarkable journey of Muhammad, from orphaned shepherd and trusted merchant to religious reformer, statesman, and leader of a rapidly growing community. Set against a backdrop of political intrigue, economic rivalry, tribal warfare, and spiritual searching, it explores how a small group of believers survived persecution, crossed the desert in search of a new beginning, and built a society unlike any that Arabia had seen before.

Written in a clear and accessible style, DESERT TRIBES is neither a devotional account nor a hostile critique. Instead, it is an exploration of the human story behind one of history's most influential civilisations.

A tale of power, faith, leadership, conflict, and survival.

A journey into the desert that changed the world forever.